Educational Assistant: Tutor, Support & Student Growth

Hawaii State Department of Education; Waianae (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants at the Waianae location to provide paraprofessional support across instructional, social, and therapeutic tasks. Positions range from Educational Assistant I to III, with progressive responsibilities and formal education requirements.

The role includes direct student support, progress observation, and collaboration with teachers to adapt methods for diverse learners. Salaries are per SR-10 to SR-14 scale.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with one of the Department's options.
• Educational Assistant I: 0 years general and 0 specialized experience.
• Educational Assistant II: 1 year general, 0 specialized experience.
• Educational Assistant III: 1 year general, 1 year specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs various academic and instruction-related support activities.
• Tutors students in a specified area and observes/report progress.
• Provides social, vocational, and daily living instruction for students with disabilities.
• Provides articulation reinforcement and speech therapy-related support as guided.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Student tutoring

Counseling support

Speech therapy assistance

Education

ParaPro or ParaPathways

48 college credits incl. Math & English

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking Educational Assistants at the Waianae location to provide paraprofessional support across instructional, social, and therapeutic tasks. Positions range from Educational Assistant I to III, with progressive responsibilities and formal education requirements.

The role includes direct student support, progress observation, and collaboration with teachers to adapt methods for diverse learners. Salaries are per SR-10 to SR-14 scale.